#10 Labradoodle

The Labradoodle is a cross between the Labrador and Poodle to produce a dog that is not only family-friendly but also has a beautiful coat and a gentle demeanor.

These dogs can live from 12-14 years and are very popular among families with children. Just looking at these dogs gives you a good feeling, says a lot.

#9 Beagle


The Beagle is a very sweet dog to have around the home, but it is suggested that you have more than one as they display more happiness in packs. The Beagle is a somewhat small dog and they tend to live 12-15 years old.

They are multi-colored dogs with coats of white, brown, and black. Despite being a small dog it ha a long life span, which means many years with your dog, if treated right.

#8 Golden Retriever

Despite being loudmouthed they are great with kids. These dogs make great family dogs and are a great addition to any household. This breed of dog usually lives for about 10-12 years.

If you are looking for a wonderful companion dog, then the golden retriever might be a good choice. It is another popular dog on this list.

#7 Labrador

The Labrador is another loudmouthed dog, but very family-friendly, something that is very important to any household. This breed of dog can live for about 10-14 years which is a very long time and make ideal companions for you and your family.

This is still along time for a dog to live so you can be guaranteed a long friendship with your dog. A Labrador is a very popular breed of dog.

#6 Rottweiler


Rottweilers are extremely trainable and tend to be great with kids which are very important to have them as pets in your home. In any event, you should learn how to train your pet or get one that is already trained.

They live for about 8-10 years and can be very mean to outsiders as they are very protective to owners.